Finding ways to relieve stress is essential for maintaining a healthy mind and body. Stress is a natural tool for survival that our bodies utilize when we are in danger. However, living in a state of stress for extended periods can weaken the immune system and instigate anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and heart disease. […]
Wellness
How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Learning how to sleep better at night is essential for optimal health and well-being. Proper sleep makes you feel better, and your body functions properly. A good night of rest is just as crucial to your health as eating well and exercising. Reasons You Need a Better Night’s Sleep What if I told you you […]
5 Clean Eating Pumpkin Recipes
These clean eating pumpkin recipes will help you go from using pumpkins as a fall decoration to reaping all the health benefits this fruit offers. Pumpkins can make your home look good, and your body feel great. The Health Benefits of Consuming Pumpkin on a Clean Eating Diet The health benefits of eating pumpkin seeds […]
Gut Health and Seasonal Allergies
Bacteria determine gut health in our gut microbiome. There are about 300 to 500 different kinds of bacteria living in our digestive tract. Sounds gross, right? Here’s the thing, most of these microorganisms are good bacteria and vital to our overall health. Unfortunately, there are a few bad apples, and an unhealthy gut occurs when […]
How Does Clean Eating Benefit Your Body?
Clean eating is not the newest fad diet. It is a way of living that focuses on eating the right kinds of foods for fuel. What do you eat on a clean diet? Clean eating should be called simple eating. Whole foods are the name of the game. Get back to the basics with unprocessed […]
Dieting disguised as wellness
I saw this article recently and found the wording interesting https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/08/opinion/sunday/women-dieting-wellness.html The author makes the statement, “That said, I am probably never going to love my body, and that’s O.K. I think loving our bodies is not only an unrealistic goal in our appearance-obsessed society but also a limiting one.” I have to disagree with her. […]